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Tag: Raymond Simpkins
August Droughts Created a Tale of Two Crops – DTN Aug 28, 2020
To see why the year 2020 may go down in history as the year of broken promises, look no further than Mother Nature. After a sprightly planting pace and good […]
Dicamba – What Does the Future Hold? – DTN Jul 16, 2020
Future registrations are uncertain, weed escapes are rising, and some farmers are tired of the drama. What lies ahead for dicamba use in the U.S.?
Field Crop Roundup – Tough Spring Alters Planting Prospects – DTN Apr 5, 2019
This is the kind of spring that builds character. “We received 4.6 inches of rain in March,” said Illinois farmer John Werries. “The morning of April 1, it was 28 […]
Planting Decisions Ongoing – Snow, Rain Delay Field Work – DTN Mar 1, 2019
With snow blanketing large swaths of the Midwest, and rains drenching parts of the South, it can be hard to imagine how the country’s frigid, soaked fields will ever be […]
DTN Field Roundup – From Flood to Parched – It’s a Tough Season Jun 15, 2018
This season is setting up to be a tale of two summers. A wide swath of the Midwest is swimming in water. Ohio farmer Keith Peters’ biggest concern is the […]
Midwest Fields: Weed Worries Grow – Planting Delayed in Iowa, Michigan – DTN May 18, 2018
In the race to plant the 2018 crop, the month of May has seen a lot of winners. Gerald Gauck of east-central Indiana crossed the finish line on May 12. […]
